In today’s fast-moving business environment, small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) often lack the dedicated strategic counsel larger corporations enjoy. This course introduces the advisory board as an independent, expert-driven panel—free from the legal obligations of a formal board of directors—designed to accelerate growth, mitigate risk, and enhance decision-making across Lucidus Fortis and its subsidiaries. You’ll discover how an advisory board can bring specialized finance, marketing, and M&A expertise into your strategic dialogues, expand your network for partnerships and funding, and serve as a crucial external sounding board to challenge assumptions and seize new opportunities.nnThrough real-world case studies drawn from Lucidus Fortis’s diverse industry verticals, we’ll explore how peer organizations have leveraged advisory boards to navigate market shifts, refine product roadmaps, and build credibility with investors and clients alike. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to design the optimal advisory board structure, recruit candidates aligned with Lucidus Fortis’s strategic priorities, and establish governance charters, meeting cadences, and performance metrics that ensure ongoing board effectiveness. Whether you’re championing the creation or revitalization of an advisory board, you’ll gain the tools and frameworks to drive measurable strategic impact.